ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has appointed 13 individuals to the District 4 Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission representing Harford County. Rebecca Fleming will lead the commission as chair. “Our state trial courts are charged with issuing clear judgments, unclouded by fear or favor and rooted in fact, law, and precedent. The Judicial Nominating Commission for Harford County plays a key […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has launched a new mobile app, Mobile ID Check by MD, enabling businesses to accept mobile driver’s licenses and identification cards for age verification. The free app, available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play, aims to provide a secure and convenient way for businesses to verify […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—On Monday, November 18, the Baltimore County Council approved securing 35 acres of land under the state’s Rural Legacy Program, permanently protecting undeveloped land at 736 Earls Beach Road in the Bird River Beach area. This creates a continuous area of 389 acres protected from development, helping to ensure less damage to the Bird River, which has historically […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gas has declined for the fifth straight week, falling 0.7 cents to $3.02 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This marks the lowest level since May 2021. The national average decreased by 15.2 cents from the previous month and is 27.6 cents lower than a year ago. The decline in gas prices is attributed to […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced the awarding of $20 million in historic revitalization tax credits through the Maryland Historical Trust. The funding will support 10 projects totaling more than $236 million in estimated costs, including affordable housing, makerspaces, and community facilities. Moore emphasized the importance of preserving Maryland’s history. Moore declared, “Our history is our power.” “And in Maryland, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Federal authorities have charged two Maryland men with conspiracy to commit odometer tampering and securities fraud, alleging they sold hundreds of vehicles with falsely lowered odometers. Jerry John Mathins, 50, of Laurel, and Braysean Owens, 23, of Baltimore, were indicted by a federal grand jury, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland said in a news release. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The latest episode of Maryland Farm & Harvest, premiering Tuesday, November 19th, features locations in both Harford County and Baltimore City. Viewers can watch the episode on MPT-HD at 7 p.m., or online at mpt.org/livestream. A preview of the episode is available at mpt.org/farm. The episode begins at Evermore Farm in Westminster, Carroll County, before traveling to Pond View […]
WASHINGTON, DC—Ford has been fined $165 million by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for not recalling vehicles with defective rearview cameras quickly enough. The fine is the second largest in the agency’s history, second only to the Takata air bag consent order. According to the NHTSA, Ford failed to recall vehicles with defective rearview cameras in a timely manner. […]